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The Indiana Boys' Shool Herald. VOLUME 33, NUMBER 23. PLAINFIELD, INDIANA, SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 1934. $1.50 PER YEAR. Boy Scouts Should Learn Oath, Laws. The Boys Scout Troops under the leadership of Mr. W. W. Walker and Mr. Louis E. Starken, are progressing nicely. Last week the registration blanks were filled out by the leaders and sent in. Troop Two, of which Mr. Starken is scoutmaster, has completed organization of patrols, election of a scribe and electing two assistant scoutmasters. Paul Hinton and George Pope, were chosen to assist Mr. Starken, and Alphonso Nelson was elected Scribe. THE SCOUT OATH. On my honor I will do my best: 1. To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout law; 2. To help other people at all times. 3. To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. When taking this Oath the Scout stands holding up his right hand, palm to the front, thumb resting on the nail of the little finger and the other three fingers upright and together. THE SCOUT SIGN. The position of the hand just described is the Scout Sign. The three lingers held up stand as reminders of the three promises in the Scout Oath. THE SCOUT SALUTE When the three fingers thus held are raised to the brim of the hat over the right temple, it is the Scout Salute. Scouts and Scout Leaders always salute The Flag of the United States. THE SCOUT MOTTO The motto of the Boy Scouts is BE PREPARED, which means that the Scout is always in a state of readiness in mind and body to do his duty and meet any emergency. THE SCOUT LAW. 1. A Scout is Trustworthy. A scout's honor is to be trusted. If he were to violate his honor by telling a lie, or by cheating, or by not doing exactly a given task, when trusted on his honor, he may be directed to hand over his scout badge. 2. A Scout is Loyal. He is loyal to all to whom loyalty is due; his scout leader, his home and parents and country. 3. A Scout is Helpful. He must he prepared at any time to save life, help injured persons, and share the home duties. He must do at least ONE GOOD TURN to somebody EVERY DAY. 4. A Scout is Friendly. He is a friend to all and a brother to every other scout. 5. A Scout is Courteous. He is polite to all, especially to women, children, old people, and the weak and helpless. HE MUST NOT TAKE PAY FOR BEING HELPFUL OR COURTEOUS. 6. A Scout is Kind. He is a friend to animals. He will not kill or hurt any living creature needlessly but will strive to save and protect all harmless life. 7. A Scout is Obedient. He obeys his parents, scoutmaster, patrol leader, and all other duly constituted authorities. 8. A Scout is Cheerful. He smiles whenever he can. His obedience to orders is prompt and cheery. He never shirks or grumbles at hardships. 9. A Scout is Thrifty. He does not wantonly destroy property. He works faithfully, wastes nothing, and makes the best use of his opportunities. He saves his money so that he may pay his own way, be generous to those in need, and helpful to worthy objects. He may work for pay but must not receive tips for courtesies or good turns. 10. A Scout is Brave. He has the courage to face danger in spite of fear, and to stand up for the right against the coaxing of friends or the jeers or threats of enemies, and defeat does not down him. 11. A Scout is Clean. He keeps clean in body and thoughts, stands for clean speech, clean sport, clean habits and travels with a clean crowd. 12. A Scout is Reverent. He is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties and respects the convictions of others in matters of custom and religion. AN Aviator Who Never Flew. "Father of Aviation" the French called him and they have erected a monument in his honor. Although he spent most of his life studying the art of flying, he never saw an airplane. He died in 1897, six years before the Wright brothers first short flight in a heavier-than-air machine, and eleven years before they made the historic flight of over an hour which conclusively proved that such machines were practical and no mere dream. His name was Louis Pierro Mouillard and he was born in France. Aviation was the study of his lifetime. In theory he worked out the principle of the airplane, though he never had a chance to build a single model. Balloons and such lighter-than-air craft were well known by that time, but Mouillard insisted that a heavier-than-air vessel could be built so it would fly and carry men in the air. Most people laughed at the idea. The Empire of the Air, a book setting forth his ideas, roused little popular interest. His second book, Flight With Fixed Wings, could not even find a publisher until years after its authors death. It was not printed until 1911. Yet it was Mouillard who first hit upon one of the most important principles in airplane building, the slight upward tilt of the wings to permit soaring. He was a careful student of the flight of birds. Many early theorists in flight supposed flapping wings would be necessary to keep in the air. Mouillard insisted that soaring wings would do the trick. He noticed the tips of the vulture's wings are uptilted and that this tilt permits the bird to soar gracefully for long periods. He advocated the same sort of wing for aircraft. But inspite of his dreams and theories, many of which have been realized since his death, Mouillard died without ever having been able to amass enough money to build a plane. KING GEORGE's KEYS. The Tower of London begun some 850 years ago is not the grim tail it used to he but the ceremony of installing its constable and accepting the keys is as impressive as it ever was. When Field Marshal Lord Milne was inducted into office the ceremony used was the same as in Tudor days. The coroner of the Tower reads the letters patent creating Lord Milne constable and the Lord Chamberlain, in the name of the king, presents him with the keys to the Tower. In the early days the constable was a resident in the Tower and gave his orders by word of mouth. Now the title is purely complimentary, awarded to a soldier of distinction, and the routine affairs of the one-time gloomy jail are conducted by a resident governor. Lord Milne's office is one of the oldest in England and dates back to the time of the Norman Conquest. Certain privileges are attached to it such as corresponding directly with the king, few subjects being accorded that honor. In the time of the Tudors the Constable was usually a prelate of the Church and received rich compensation for his duties. A ritual no less rigidly carried out than the one of investing the Constable is the ceremony that marks the passing of the Tower's keys each night. The chief warder and the guard are the principal actors in this miniature drama. "Halt! who comes there?" challenges the guard. "The keys" the chief warder replies. "Whose keys?" "King George's keys," says the warder. "Advance, King George's keys. All's well." And with this the keys are carried to the Resident Governor's quarters for the night.
CAMPUS LIGHTS. The entertainers who appeared on Mr. Walker's program were indeed clever. The gentleman who was master of ceremonies had a rich and beautiful voice. In the words of the song "you've got everything," volume, pitch, and all that makes a splendid singer. The ladies quartet showed us plenty of rare harmony while the ivory tickler and the vocal syncopator met loud and long applause. Mr. Walker is to be praised and congratulated for being able to supply this rare entertainment for the boys.
DO YOU KNOW. The temperature of New York City for the past 63 years has ranged 13 below zero on Dec. 30, 1917 to 102 above on Aug. 7, 1918. It has been below zero but 49 times in the 63 years. Another Welsh village boasts of a long name. It is Llanfairpwilgwyllgogeneychwyrndrobllilandysihogagagoch, which means "the church of St. Mary in a hollow of whitehazel near to a rapid whirlpool." A farmer in Australia lost a wrench while plowing and upon hunting for it found a gold mine. Caps promise to be more popular than straw hats this coming summer. The last log school house in Pennsylvania was destroyed by fire recently. It was erected about 75 years ago and was being used daily up to the fire. Seventeen hundred inmates of the Wisconsin State prison read 3,000 books a week. There are 878 broadcasting stations in the world. The U. S. has 585, China 72, Canada 64, Australia 61 and Mexico 54. The city of London is sinking at the rate of nine inches every 100 years. Seats on the New York Stock Exchange recently sold for $190,000 each. A couple in Serbia celebrated their 100th wedding anniversary last year. They were married in 1833 while Andrew Jackson was president of the U. S. The husband is 123 years old while his wife is 119. They had three sons and two daughters, but their sons all met tragic deaths at the hands of the Turks. That Stephen Foster, author of the old song, "Down Upon the Swannee River," never saw the river his song made so famous. The composer wanted the name of some Southern river having two syllables. The atlas was taken into consultation and the Swannee was accepted." That's it exactly," Foster replied. Auto owners pay an average tax of $50.41 on each car. A man in Nebraska, in order to defeat hard times, cracked a bushel of black walnuts a day by hand. He cracked more than 100 bushels and earned as high as $230 a day. That among the many duties of the sergeant-at-arms of the U.S. Senate, he must see to it that no flowers are brought into the Senate chamber. There are 10,000 brands of flour made in the United States. Then there are 4,500 brands of sweet corn and 1,000 brands of salmon. Two boys attending the University of Wisconsin this last winter had but $8.00 to spend for a 20-weeks food supply. They did their own cooking and bought their vegetables by the bushels. Their meat bill was 15 cents a week. STORMY ENCOUNTER. The wind tore and raged across the street. Like spray from a gigantic waterfall rain blew in every direction. Headlights reflected, rippling and wavering on the pavement. Umbrellas turned inside out. It was a night to fight the elements and Patricia felt like fighting them. She thrust out her jaw, tugged at her hat and struggled forward. Just when Arthur Melville, the handsome son of the president of Melville & Stone, had become aware Patricia was on earth he was transferred to the San Francisco offices. Whisked away at a moment's tide and a new young man would be at Arthur's desk tomorrow. Patricia had convinced herself that Arthur was the one great love of her life. Whisking her scarf from her eyes where it blew and flapped, juggling the umbrella to preserve it, Patricia swung around the corner. If, perhaps, Arthur should write—crash, bang, tinkle! "For—!" objected a furious voice. "What the devil do you mean—carrying an umbrella in this wind—stand still!" Patricia stood still and the umbrella promptly turned inside out. She saw a tall man bent double, groping in the rivulets at her feet. The rain beat heavily on his tweed coat. He looked like a tent. "Don't move," he barked. "Either your umbrella or the end of your scarf knocked off my glasses, fifteen bucks. What led you to think you could carry an umbrella in this gale?" The tent straightened up with a jerk and towered above her. He had a strong face, broad shoulders, a mouth like a steel trap and a general air of persistence. Patricia quailed before his stern look. Then her earlier mood returned. "I didn't know you owned the street," she told him in icy tones. It was heavenly, to have some one on whom to vent her misery. "You should carry a police escort to clear the way or a coolie and rickshaw might be a good idea. "Bah!" snorted the young man as his eyes focused on her and a gleam of interest appeared in his gaze. Patricia was that kind of a girl. "Funny are you? Well, let me I tell you—" "Please don't bother," begged 5 Patricia, rising to the fray. "When a man begins let-me-tell-you it's always disagreeable. You're one person I don't have to listen to, thank heaven." "Don't get the idea that it's a pleasure to talk to you," he broke in angrily. "Like the rest of your type, you're conceited and that was the only pair I had and it's very important that I have them in the morning. "Maybe that's an illusion." Patricia thrust at him. "Big boys like yourself usually have an exaggerated idea of their own importance. Perhaps if you're wet enough you will let me pass." "Far be it from me to detain you," he answered. He stepped aside. They glared at one another as they parted. Not once again that night did Patricia's thoughts dwell on Arthur Melville. The next morning when they buzzer from the late Arthur's office sounded at her desk. Patricia, sighed, picked up her notebook, and walked into the familiar room. "Why, hello!" he cried in surprise. A slow and engaging grin, overspread his face. Patricia was speechless. "Hmm!" he said briskly. "Take dictation, please!" She sat down. He began: "Dear Miss: Will you kindly let me know your name? Also, whether or not you have any pending romantic attachments. He stopped. Patricia blushed, raised her head and laughed. Old Glory Marches To New Milestone. Old Glory goes marching on. Milestone after milestone has been passed and Thursday will mark the 157th anniversary of the beloved symbol of the nation. Many patriotic Americans will be proud, to display their flag on this date in observance of Flag Day. Floating from the lofty pinnacle, of American idealism, our flag is a beacon of enduring hope, like the famous Bartoldi Statue of Liberty enlightening the world to the oppressed of all lands. It is the revered banner of an assemblage of free people from every racial stock on earth. George Washington said: "We take the stars from heaven, the red from our mother country, separating it by white stripes, thus showing that we have separated from her, and the white stripes shall go down to posterity representing liberty."
Long before Old Glory became the symbol of our great nation, there were scores of flags representing the hopes and aspirations of our forefathers. Colonial flags show anchors, beavers, rattlesnakes, pine trees and various other insignia. Some of them bore the word "Hope" "Liberty" or "An Appeal to Heaven." A favorite motto beneath the rattlesnake design was "Don't tread on me." Old Glory's immediate ancestor was the Grand Union flag, sometimes called the Cambridge flag, the Congress Colors and known by other designations. It was similar to the flag as we know it today, except that the union was composed of the crosses of St. Andrew and St. George instead of the starry field. Although many honors were accorded the Grand Union flag, it was never formally acknowledged by Congress. It was the Stars and Stripes, which we so often call Old Glory, that was destined to be accorded that honor on June 14, 1777, when the Continental Congress resolved "That the flag of the thirteen Uniten States should be thirteen stripes, alternating red and white: that the union be thirteen stars. white in a blue field, representing a new constellation."
Research has failed to prove definitely just what person or persons created the design for our national flag. Tradition points to Betsy Ross as the needlewoman whose fingers wrought with loving care the first sample of the Stars and Stripes, which was almost identical with the flag as we know it today. Many believe that Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, John Adams or some other person was responsible for the design. Congress failed to designate the manner in which the stars should be placed and it is still a subject of conjecture whether they first appeared in rows, were staggered or formed a circle. From time to time slight changes in the flag have been authorized by Congress. A flag of fifteen stars and fifteen stripes followed the entrance of Vermont and Kentucky into the Union and remained in vogue from 1705 until 1818. This flag inspired the United States in its war against the Barbary Pirates early in the last century; it was flown to the breeze in the battle of Lake Erie in 1813, prompted Francis Scott Key to write the immortal, "Star Spangled Banner in 1814, and was flown by Jackson at New Orleans in 1815. For twenty-three years the flag with fifteen stars and stripes figured in numeous strirring episodes. Then with the admission of five new states, Congress decided to return to the original thirteen-stripe design and add one star for each state admitted to the Union. When it is realized that twenty-eight stripes have been added since December 1818, the wisdom of this decision can be appreciated. Indiana's own state flag is linked with the early flag insignia of our nation. For years the state used ony the American flag itself. Then in 1917 a state emblem was adopted. On its blue field is centered a flaming torch, surrounded by nineteen stars. Thirteen stars are circled around the torch, representing the thirteen original states. Inside this circle is a half circle of five stars, representing the five states admitted to the Union prior to Indiana. The word "Indiana" is placed in a half circle just over the flame of the torch. Rays from the torch radiate to the upper stars of the cirde. This banner is to be carried in addition to the American flag by the militia and in all public functions in which the State officially appears. Slowly the nation has expanded westward and new state have been added to the Union, each represented by a glistening star in the blue field. Symbolic of an honest pride in the accomplismnents of the past, together with the courage and faith which have always ruled the destiny of our great nation, Old Glory goes marching on. Lives Of Great Men Theme Of Program. Mr. Elmer H. Wright had charge of the Sunday program June 3, in which the boys honored several of America's great men. After the introductory march by the band, and the pledge, the boys sang "Somebody Else Needs Him Too." Little Russell Crockett outlined the theme of the program in one stanza from "The Psalm of Life:" Lives of great men all remind us we can make our lives sublime, And, departing, leave behind us footprints on the sands of time. Footprints that perhaps another, Sailing o'er solemn main a forlorn and shipwrecked brother, Seeing, may take heart again. Stanley Bundy told about Grover Cleveland; Charles Williams spoke about Bryant; and Alfred Butler told about the death of Benjamin Franklin. "Waiting" was the title of Reuben Eberhardt's recitation. "Yesternight" was played by the hand prior to an address by Mr. Grover Van Duyn, assistant state superintendent of public instruction and brother of Mr. Van Duyn, the Boys' School gardner. His talk was about the great women of history. He said that he read of "the man behind the man behind the throttle" and said that the women of America had much to do with what it is today. He told us of various of the president's mothers and of Florence Nightingale, the founder of the Red Cross and many other illustrious American women. His talk was well received by the boys and was full of humorous anecdotes. The monthly merit record was read by Dr. Dill, who announced that Company Eleven won the merit cup and Special Dinner with a percentage of 93. This is the first time in over a Year that Co. 11 has received that honor. "Flyer" march Weber Band. Pledge School. Song No. 25, "Somebody Else Needs Him Too" School
Introduction Russell Crockett; Grover Cleveland Stanley Bundy; Bryant Dead Charles Williams; On the Death of Benjamin Franklin Alfred Butler. Waiting Reuben Eberhard. "Yesternight" serenade by Eisenberg Band. Address Mr. Grover Van Duyn. Cadet Record Dr. Dill. Song No. 4 "That Will be Glory" School. Star Spangled Banner Band. March School Band. DO YOU KNOW That Uncle Sam collects $92,000 a year in postage for the return of mail sent to the dead letter office? That it costs Uncle Sam $1,740,000 yearly to look up addressees on misdirected mail. That 200,000,000 letters are given this service and that it costs in one city alone $500 daily? That too many people think they are so "well known" that they do not need to put their office and address on their stationery and correspondents cannot correctly address them and they unconsciously contribute to the increased cost of taxation?

The Indiana Boys' Shool Herald. VOLUME 33, NUMBER 23. PLAINFIELD, INDIANA, SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 1934. $1.50 PER YEAR. Boy Scouts Should Learn Oath, Laws. The Boys Scout Troops under the leadership of Mr. W. W. Walker and Mr. Louis E. Starken, are progressing nicely. Last week the registration blanks were filled out by the leaders and sent in. Troop Two, of which Mr. Starken is scoutmaster, has completed organization of patrols, election of a scribe and electing two assistant scoutmasters. Paul Hinton and George Pope, were chosen to assist Mr. Starken, and Alphonso Nelson was elected Scribe. THE SCOUT OATH. On my honor I will do my best: 1. To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout law; 2. To help other people at all times. 3. To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. When taking this Oath the Scout stands holding up his right hand, palm to the front, thumb resting on the nail of the little finger and the other three fingers upright and together. THE SCOUT SIGN. The position of the hand just described is the Scout Sign. The three lingers held up stand as reminders of the three promises in the Scout Oath. THE SCOUT SALUTE When the three fingers thus held are raised to the brim of the hat over the right temple, it is the Scout Salute. Scouts and Scout Leaders always salute The Flag of the United States. THE SCOUT MOTTO The motto of the Boy Scouts is BE PREPARED, which means that the Scout is always in a state of readiness in mind and body to do his duty and meet any emergency. THE SCOUT LAW. 1. A Scout is Trustworthy. A scout's honor is to be trusted. If he were to violate his honor by telling a lie, or by cheating, or by not doing exactly a given task, when trusted on his honor, he may be directed to hand over his scout badge. 2. A Scout is Loyal. He is loyal to all to whom loyalty is due; his scout leader, his home and parents and country. 3. A Scout is Helpful. He must he prepared at any time to save life, help injured persons, and share the home duties. He must do at least ONE GOOD TURN to somebody EVERY DAY. 4. A Scout is Friendly. He is a friend to all and a brother to every other scout. 5. A Scout is Courteous. He is polite to all, especially to women, children, old people, and the weak and helpless. HE MUST NOT TAKE PAY FOR BEING HELPFUL OR COURTEOUS. 6. A Scout is Kind. He is a friend to animals. He will not kill or hurt any living creature needlessly but will strive to save and protect all harmless life. 7. A Scout is Obedient. He obeys his parents, scoutmaster, patrol leader, and all other duly constituted authorities. 8. A Scout is Cheerful. He smiles whenever he can. His obedience to orders is prompt and cheery. He never shirks or grumbles at hardships. 9. A Scout is Thrifty. He does not wantonly destroy property. He works faithfully, wastes nothing, and makes the best use of his opportunities. He saves his money so that he may pay his own way, be generous to those in need, and helpful to worthy objects. He may work for pay but must not receive tips for courtesies or good turns. 10. A Scout is Brave. He has the courage to face danger in spite of fear, and to stand up for the right against the coaxing of friends or the jeers or threats of enemies, and defeat does not down him. 11. A Scout is Clean. He keeps clean in body and thoughts, stands for clean speech, clean sport, clean habits and travels with a clean crowd. 12. A Scout is Reverent. He is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties and respects the convictions of others in matters of custom and religion. AN Aviator Who Never Flew. "Father of Aviation" the French called him and they have erected a monument in his honor. Although he spent most of his life studying the art of flying, he never saw an airplane. He died in 1897, six years before the Wright brothers first short flight in a heavier-than-air machine, and eleven years before they made the historic flight of over an hour which conclusively proved that such machines were practical and no mere dream. His name was Louis Pierro Mouillard and he was born in France. Aviation was the study of his lifetime. In theory he worked out the principle of the airplane, though he never had a chance to build a single model. Balloons and such lighter-than-air craft were well known by that time, but Mouillard insisted that a heavier-than-air vessel could be built so it would fly and carry men in the air. Most people laughed at the idea. The Empire of the Air, a book setting forth his ideas, roused little popular interest. His second book, Flight With Fixed Wings, could not even find a publisher until years after its authors death. It was not printed until 1911. Yet it was Mouillard who first hit upon one of the most important principles in airplane building, the slight upward tilt of the wings to permit soaring. He was a careful student of the flight of birds. Many early theorists in flight supposed flapping wings would be necessary to keep in the air. Mouillard insisted that soaring wings would do the trick. He noticed the tips of the vulture's wings are uptilted and that this tilt permits the bird to soar gracefully for long periods. He advocated the same sort of wing for aircraft. But inspite of his dreams and theories, many of which have been realized since his death, Mouillard died without ever having been able to amass enough money to build a plane. KING GEORGE's KEYS. The Tower of London begun some 850 years ago is not the grim tail it used to he but the ceremony of installing its constable and accepting the keys is as impressive as it ever was. When Field Marshal Lord Milne was inducted into office the ceremony used was the same as in Tudor days. The coroner of the Tower reads the letters patent creating Lord Milne constable and the Lord Chamberlain, in the name of the king, presents him with the keys to the Tower. In the early days the constable was a resident in the Tower and gave his orders by word of mouth. Now the title is purely complimentary, awarded to a soldier of distinction, and the routine affairs of the one-time gloomy jail are conducted by a resident governor. Lord Milne's office is one of the oldest in England and dates back to the time of the Norman Conquest. Certain privileges are attached to it such as corresponding directly with the king, few subjects being accorded that honor. In the time of the Tudors the Constable was usually a prelate of the Church and received rich compensation for his duties. A ritual no less rigidly carried out than the one of investing the Constable is the ceremony that marks the passing of the Tower's keys each night. The chief warder and the guard are the principal actors in this miniature drama. "Halt! who comes there?" challenges the guard. "The keys" the chief warder replies. "Whose keys?" "King George's keys," says the warder. "Advance, King George's keys. All's well." And with this the keys are carried to the Resident Governor's quarters for the night.
CAMPUS LIGHTS. The entertainers who appeared on Mr. Walker's program were indeed clever. The gentleman who was master of ceremonies had a rich and beautiful voice. In the words of the song "you've got everything," volume, pitch, and all that makes a splendid singer. The ladies quartet showed us plenty of rare harmony while the ivory tickler and the vocal syncopator met loud and long applause. Mr. Walker is to be praised and congratulated for being able to supply this rare entertainment for the boys.
DO YOU KNOW. The temperature of New York City for the past 63 years has ranged 13 below zero on Dec. 30, 1917 to 102 above on Aug. 7, 1918. It has been below zero but 49 times in the 63 years. Another Welsh village boasts of a long name. It is Llanfairpwilgwyllgogeneychwyrndrobllilandysihogagagoch, which means "the church of St. Mary in a hollow of whitehazel near to a rapid whirlpool." A farmer in Australia lost a wrench while plowing and upon hunting for it found a gold mine. Caps promise to be more popular than straw hats this coming summer. The last log school house in Pennsylvania was destroyed by fire recently. It was erected about 75 years ago and was being used daily up to the fire. Seventeen hundred inmates of the Wisconsin State prison read 3,000 books a week. There are 878 broadcasting stations in the world. The U. S. has 585, China 72, Canada 64, Australia 61 and Mexico 54. The city of London is sinking at the rate of nine inches every 100 years. Seats on the New York Stock Exchange recently sold for $190,000 each. A couple in Serbia celebrated their 100th wedding anniversary last year. They were married in 1833 while Andrew Jackson was president of the U. S. The husband is 123 years old while his wife is 119. They had three sons and two daughters, but their sons all met tragic deaths at the hands of the Turks. That Stephen Foster, author of the old song, "Down Upon the Swannee River," never saw the river his song made so famous. The composer wanted the name of some Southern river having two syllables. The atlas was taken into consultation and the Swannee was accepted." That's it exactly," Foster replied. Auto owners pay an average tax of $50.41 on each car. A man in Nebraska, in order to defeat hard times, cracked a bushel of black walnuts a day by hand. He cracked more than 100 bushels and earned as high as $230 a day. That among the many duties of the sergeant-at-arms of the U.S. Senate, he must see to it that no flowers are brought into the Senate chamber. There are 10,000 brands of flour made in the United States. Then there are 4,500 brands of sweet corn and 1,000 brands of salmon. Two boys attending the University of Wisconsin this last winter had but $8.00 to spend for a 20-weeks food supply. They did their own cooking and bought their vegetables by the bushels. Their meat bill was 15 cents a week. STORMY ENCOUNTER. The wind tore and raged across the street. Like spray from a gigantic waterfall rain blew in every direction. Headlights reflected, rippling and wavering on the pavement. Umbrellas turned inside out. It was a night to fight the elements and Patricia felt like fighting them. She thrust out her jaw, tugged at her hat and struggled forward. Just when Arthur Melville, the handsome son of the president of Melville & Stone, had become aware Patricia was on earth he was transferred to the San Francisco offices. Whisked away at a moment's tide and a new young man would be at Arthur's desk tomorrow. Patricia had convinced herself that Arthur was the one great love of her life. Whisking her scarf from her eyes where it blew and flapped, juggling the umbrella to preserve it, Patricia swung around the corner. If, perhaps, Arthur should write—crash, bang, tinkle! "For—!" objected a furious voice. "What the devil do you mean—carrying an umbrella in this wind—stand still!" Patricia stood still and the umbrella promptly turned inside out. She saw a tall man bent double, groping in the rivulets at her feet. The rain beat heavily on his tweed coat. He looked like a tent. "Don't move," he barked. "Either your umbrella or the end of your scarf knocked off my glasses, fifteen bucks. What led you to think you could carry an umbrella in this gale?" The tent straightened up with a jerk and towered above her. He had a strong face, broad shoulders, a mouth like a steel trap and a general air of persistence. Patricia quailed before his stern look. Then her earlier mood returned. "I didn't know you owned the street," she told him in icy tones. It was heavenly, to have some one on whom to vent her misery. "You should carry a police escort to clear the way or a coolie and rickshaw might be a good idea. "Bah!" snorted the young man as his eyes focused on her and a gleam of interest appeared in his gaze. Patricia was that kind of a girl. "Funny are you? Well, let me I tell you—" "Please don't bother," begged 5 Patricia, rising to the fray. "When a man begins let-me-tell-you it's always disagreeable. You're one person I don't have to listen to, thank heaven." "Don't get the idea that it's a pleasure to talk to you," he broke in angrily. "Like the rest of your type, you're conceited and that was the only pair I had and it's very important that I have them in the morning. "Maybe that's an illusion." Patricia thrust at him. "Big boys like yourself usually have an exaggerated idea of their own importance. Perhaps if you're wet enough you will let me pass." "Far be it from me to detain you," he answered. He stepped aside. They glared at one another as they parted. Not once again that night did Patricia's thoughts dwell on Arthur Melville. The next morning when they buzzer from the late Arthur's office sounded at her desk. Patricia, sighed, picked up her notebook, and walked into the familiar room. "Why, hello!" he cried in surprise. A slow and engaging grin, overspread his face. Patricia was speechless. "Hmm!" he said briskly. "Take dictation, please!" She sat down. He began: "Dear Miss: Will you kindly let me know your name? Also, whether or not you have any pending romantic attachments. He stopped. Patricia blushed, raised her head and laughed. Old Glory Marches To New Milestone. Old Glory goes marching on. Milestone after milestone has been passed and Thursday will mark the 157th anniversary of the beloved symbol of the nation. Many patriotic Americans will be proud, to display their flag on this date in observance of Flag Day. Floating from the lofty pinnacle, of American idealism, our flag is a beacon of enduring hope, like the famous Bartoldi Statue of Liberty enlightening the world to the oppressed of all lands. It is the revered banner of an assemblage of free people from every racial stock on earth. George Washington said: "We take the stars from heaven, the red from our mother country, separating it by white stripes, thus showing that we have separated from her, and the white stripes shall go down to posterity representing liberty."
Long before Old Glory became the symbol of our great nation, there were scores of flags representing the hopes and aspirations of our forefathers. Colonial flags show anchors, beavers, rattlesnakes, pine trees and various other insignia. Some of them bore the word "Hope" "Liberty" or "An Appeal to Heaven." A favorite motto beneath the rattlesnake design was "Don't tread on me." Old Glory's immediate ancestor was the Grand Union flag, sometimes called the Cambridge flag, the Congress Colors and known by other designations. It was similar to the flag as we know it today, except that the union was composed of the crosses of St. Andrew and St. George instead of the starry field. Although many honors were accorded the Grand Union flag, it was never formally acknowledged by Congress. It was the Stars and Stripes, which we so often call Old Glory, that was destined to be accorded that honor on June 14, 1777, when the Continental Congress resolved "That the flag of the thirteen Uniten States should be thirteen stripes, alternating red and white: that the union be thirteen stars. white in a blue field, representing a new constellation."
Research has failed to prove definitely just what person or persons created the design for our national flag. Tradition points to Betsy Ross as the needlewoman whose fingers wrought with loving care the first sample of the Stars and Stripes, which was almost identical with the flag as we know it today. Many believe that Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, John Adams or some other person was responsible for the design. Congress failed to designate the manner in which the stars should be placed and it is still a subject of conjecture whether they first appeared in rows, were staggered or formed a circle. From time to time slight changes in the flag have been authorized by Congress. A flag of fifteen stars and fifteen stripes followed the entrance of Vermont and Kentucky into the Union and remained in vogue from 1705 until 1818. This flag inspired the United States in its war against the Barbary Pirates early in the last century; it was flown to the breeze in the battle of Lake Erie in 1813, prompted Francis Scott Key to write the immortal, "Star Spangled Banner in 1814, and was flown by Jackson at New Orleans in 1815. For twenty-three years the flag with fifteen stars and stripes figured in numeous strirring episodes. Then with the admission of five new states, Congress decided to return to the original thirteen-stripe design and add one star for each state admitted to the Union. When it is realized that twenty-eight stripes have been added since December 1818, the wisdom of this decision can be appreciated. Indiana's own state flag is linked with the early flag insignia of our nation. For years the state used ony the American flag itself. Then in 1917 a state emblem was adopted. On its blue field is centered a flaming torch, surrounded by nineteen stars. Thirteen stars are circled around the torch, representing the thirteen original states. Inside this circle is a half circle of five stars, representing the five states admitted to the Union prior to Indiana. The word "Indiana" is placed in a half circle just over the flame of the torch. Rays from the torch radiate to the upper stars of the cirde. This banner is to be carried in addition to the American flag by the militia and in all public functions in which the State officially appears. Slowly the nation has expanded westward and new state have been added to the Union, each represented by a glistening star in the blue field. Symbolic of an honest pride in the accomplismnents of the past, together with the courage and faith which have always ruled the destiny of our great nation, Old Glory goes marching on. Lives Of Great Men Theme Of Program. Mr. Elmer H. Wright had charge of the Sunday program June 3, in which the boys honored several of America's great men. After the introductory march by the band, and the pledge, the boys sang "Somebody Else Needs Him Too." Little Russell Crockett outlined the theme of the program in one stanza from "The Psalm of Life:" Lives of great men all remind us we can make our lives sublime, And, departing, leave behind us footprints on the sands of time. Footprints that perhaps another, Sailing o'er solemn main a forlorn and shipwrecked brother, Seeing, may take heart again. Stanley Bundy told about Grover Cleveland; Charles Williams spoke about Bryant; and Alfred Butler told about the death of Benjamin Franklin. "Waiting" was the title of Reuben Eberhardt's recitation. "Yesternight" was played by the hand prior to an address by Mr. Grover Van Duyn, assistant state superintendent of public instruction and brother of Mr. Van Duyn, the Boys' School gardner. His talk was about the great women of history. He said that he read of "the man behind the man behind the throttle" and said that the women of America had much to do with what it is today. He told us of various of the president's mothers and of Florence Nightingale, the founder of the Red Cross and many other illustrious American women. His talk was well received by the boys and was full of humorous anecdotes. The monthly merit record was read by Dr. Dill, who announced that Company Eleven won the merit cup and Special Dinner with a percentage of 93. This is the first time in over a Year that Co. 11 has received that honor. "Flyer" march Weber Band. Pledge School. Song No. 25, "Somebody Else Needs Him Too" School
Introduction Russell Crockett; Grover Cleveland Stanley Bundy; Bryant Dead Charles Williams; On the Death of Benjamin Franklin Alfred Butler. Waiting Reuben Eberhard. "Yesternight" serenade by Eisenberg Band. Address Mr. Grover Van Duyn. Cadet Record Dr. Dill. Song No. 4 "That Will be Glory" School. Star Spangled Banner Band. March School Band. DO YOU KNOW That Uncle Sam collects $92,000 a year in postage for the return of mail sent to the dead letter office? That it costs Uncle Sam $1,740,000 yearly to look up addressees on misdirected mail. That 200,000,000 letters are given this service and that it costs in one city alone $500 daily? That too many people think they are so "well known" that they do not need to put their office and address on their stationery and correspondents cannot correctly address them and they unconsciously contribute to the increased cost of taxation?